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18 Feb 2018 4:35:06pm

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I have tried the Pill, Implanon and Depo Provera.

On the pill, I had minor weight gain my irregular periods continued and I suffered constant migraines.

Depo Provera stopped all bleeding altogether and the migraines were less regular but I gained 3kg for every injection I had.

3 months after having the Implanon inserted, I had lost 2/3 of the weight gained on Depo Provera, but was bleeding constantly - a common enough side effect that the Royal Women's Hospital then held a trial for drug/s that may help to stop the bleeding.

I am now using Nuva Ring, which I have little or no side effects from. Unfortunately, unlike the drugs mentioned above, it is not covered by the PBS. Depending on the pharmacy, it can cost me around $90-$120 for a 3 month supply - and it is not always stocked.

I believe the reason (apart from cost) many women are still choosing the Pill is a lack of education - and not just of the women themselves. Several Drs I have asked for repeats of my Nuvaring prescription have not even been aware of its existence.

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